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It might also be worth getting your B12 levels checked. I just had to start getting shots because mine were way low and I was always a bit "off" so to speak with my memory. Celiacs are like 20% more likely to have a B12 deficiancy because of our difficulty to absorb things...I wish I would've known that 6 years ago

Honestly, I feel ridiculously better after just one shot. However, you don't have to be a celiac to have a gluten free diet help that brain fog...as mentioned a lot of people have gluten intolerences or other intolerances that cause those very symptoms. Not everyone has dirarreha!

Thanks!!! I am just a bit leery about all of the Sandals "all inclusive" packages... Hawaii is looking mighty appealing

I know that this subject has been brought up before but I haven't seen any new info on it lately. We're planning a fall honeymoon (November) and I'd love to know your experiences with traveling and being gluten free. We're looking at more beachy places like Hawaii, St. Lucia, those types...but I know absolutely nothing about how I'll manage on my diet.

Any info?

p.s....no cruises. I get really bad motion sickness!

I've never heard of anyone having problems with bottled water!

So the Dole Apple and cream fruit parfaits look gluten free but I can't seem to find any information on it...has anyone had experience with these ?

I didn't have an endo and just relied on the blood test results for my diagnosis. I can't speak to your other questions though. I do know that once I started the gluten-free diet my life was much more pleasant

I haven't read through all of the responses to your initial post but I have a few things for you to think about... Do you feel crappy? Are you tired of feeling that way??

If so, how would a gluten free diet hurt? If anything, it could rule out a possible diagnosis or even *GasP* make you feel better!!!!! I remember when I was going through the process of being diagnosed that I'd do anything to feel better.

I would think that constantly being ill is more disruptive to your life than having to alter your diet, but that's just me.

I'm not sure where you've gotten your information because I've definitely never heard or experienced that Chicory Root is not gluten free. It's a natural herb. So when you say "we definitely all know that Chicory Root is NOT gluten free", please provide us with some documentation of such so we can do our best not to spread false information. Being gluten free is hard enough without inaccuracies flying around!

Carmel color in the U.S. is fine for celiacs. I've eaten Cocoa and Fruity Pebbles for a LONG time and never had any issues.

Sorry you got sick!

I've had a smoothie there with no issues.

I eat them in all flavors and haven't gotten sick from it and as I get older, I'm seemingly more sensitive!

hahah I mean, seriously...what doesn't give us diarreha

If anyone is shocked by the lack of real beef in their meat, they should probably get out more!!

I eat them with no issues. I've also been in the factory numerous times and can attest that they really do a good job on some lines with avoiding cross contamination.

I thought that Hornsby's was the not safe brand as well. I'll second the recommendation for JK Scrumpy's, that stuff is amazing.

I do love Bob Hope...maybe we should try him

I love Against the Grain bread. Its my favorite but I always toast it up a bit first!

I've gotten them at Weis Markets but sadly have realized that I can't have Teff....too much fiber for me!

I'm not sure why you wouldn't be able to try other meats,but I don't have an issue with chicken or turkey. Surprisingly, some lamb isn't that expensive...if you can find it.It's definitely worth a shot! The only other question I can really answer is that rice typically is good for you and tolerated by many celiacs. I've never needed to do an elimination diet but I believe its best to avoid overly processed foods and cut out large food groups at time like dairy or soy or corn and start from there! Good luck!

Using the term "wet hen party" just made me laugh.

I've never heard of such a thing, interesting! I react strongly to Udi's, as did my non-celiac gluten devouring finacee (which was weird) however, I've never had an issue with cheese. I just think it might be a tad too much xanathan gum for my system!

I use a variety of flavors as well and have never had an issue. Do you have anyone in your house who eats gluten? Maybe they dipped a gluten product in your cream cheese? Its happened to me!

That guy is a total creep. I had to stop reading because I was getting ready to post something pretty fierce.

The Peppermint mocha and peppermint hot chocolate are both free of gluten ingredients in the US. That's not to say that cross contamination or anything else you might put into the drink is safe! I think it's split down the middle on Starbucks here in the US, I believe you're in Canada based on another thread so I can't comment on that!

Neither the candy cane nor the irish cream kisses actually have gluten in them. Cross contamination might be an issue but the ingrediants do not contain gluten! hope this helps!